Degree Course Requirements

Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Coding and Billing

The Medical Coding and Billing Certificate of Applied Science program prepares students for employment in hospitals, medical billing offices, doctors’ offices, and insurance offices as coders and billing specialists. All the courses in the Certificate Program can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology (Medical Office Management concentration.) To pursue a general business track, see the Associate of General Studies.

General Education Requirements

COURSE RUBRIC

DESCRIPTION

CREDIT

ENGL 1010

English Composition I

3

BUSN 1150

Survey of Microcomputer Applications

3

MATH 1200

Survey of Mathematical Concepts

3

BIOL 1010

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology (satisfies the Social Science Requirement)

3

Subtotal

12

Select one course from one of the following.

COURSE RUBRIC

DESCRIPTION

CREDIT

Humanities

See the General Education Courses page of the Catalog for eligible Humanities courses

3

Fine Arts

See the General Education Courses page of the Catalog for eligible Fine Arts courses

3

Social Sciences

See the General Education Courses page of the Catalog for eligible Social Sciences courses

3

Subtotal

3

Major Courses

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in each. At least twelve (12) credit hours must be earned in residence.

COURSE RUBRIC

DESCRIPTION

CREDIT

HSOM 1020

Medical Terminology I

3

HSOM 1030

Medical Terminology II

3

HSOM 1110

Basic CPT Coding

3

HSOM 2010

Legal Aspects of Medical Office

3

HSOM 2050

Medical Office Management

3

HSOM 2090

Advanced Medical Coding

3

HSOM 2150

Reimbursement and Patient Billing

3

HSOM 2700

Basic ICD10-CM Coding

3

Subtotal

24

TOTAL HOURS

39

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Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth.